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Master of Science in Education

Curriculum for the General Studies Program
Course Descriptions

The M.S.Ed. Degree Program, general studies, requires 33 semester hours of course work for completion.

This program of study spans the K-12 curriculum examining overall instructional strategies and issues. Each course is designed to present (1) a thorough understanding of current research in each content area presented; (2) practical strategies to apply the concepts presented in the classroom; and (3) evaluative skills necessary to critically analyze and implement concepts, to ensure maximum classroom success. A collaborative action research project allows the students to select an area of interest in which to conduct a study within their classroom.


  Course Titles and Suggested Sequence
   
  EDU 550-The High-Performing Teacher
  EDU 551-Effective Classroom Management
  EDU 553-Strategies for Self-Directed Learning
  EDU 554-Instructional Strategies Part 1 -Motivating Today's Learner
  EDU 555-How to Use the Internet in Your Classroom
  EDU 556-Instructional Strategies Part 2 -Learning Styles and Multiple Intelligences
  EDU 558-Current Issues in Education: Summer Seminar or EDU 558A - Current Issues in Education: A Guided Self-Study
  EDU 560-Collaborative Action Research - Part 1
  EDU 562-Instructional Strategies Part 3 - Models of Effective Teaching
  EDU 563 A-Teaching Reading in the Elementary Grades or EDU 563 B-Improving Reading in the Content Areas: Grades 6-12
  EDU 564-Curriculum Design and Authentic Assessment
  EDU 566-Collaborative Action Research - Part 2
  EDU 572-Collaborative Action Research - Part 3

Curriculum for the Literacy Concentration Program

The M.S.Ed Degree Program, literacy concentration, requires 33 semester hours of course work for completion.

This program of study includes an 18-credit focus on literacy that will develop students' expertise in language and reading development.


  Course Titles and Suggested Sequence
   
  EDU 550-The High-Performing Teacher
  EDU 557- Foundations of Reading and Literacy
  EDU 558-Current Issues in Education: Summer Seminar or EDU 558A - Current Issues in Education: A Guided Self-Study
  EDU 560-Collaborative Action Research - Part 1
  EDU 563 Designing Curriculum Instruction and Assessement,Part I
  EDU 565-Strategies for Literacy Instruction, Part 1
  EDU 566-Collaborative Action Research - Part 2
  EDU 569-Strategies for Literacy Instruction, Part 2
  EDU 572-Collaborative Action Research - Part 3
  EDU 574-Designing Curriculum Instruction and Assessment, Part 2
  EDU 575-Supporting the Struggling Reader
  EDU 576-Planning and Managing the Classroom Literacy Program
  EDU 595-Portfolio

Tuition and Fees

  Tuition and Fees  
 
  Application Fee (non-refundable)  
$40
 
  General Services Fee (one-time, non-refundable)  
$85
 
  Tuition per credit hour*  
$265
 
  Materials Fee/per course  
$80
 
  Technology Fee, per semester  
$60
 
  Charge for shipping out of US  
$30
 
         
  *Tuition is charged per course and is payable in full at the beginning of each semester along with any applicable fees.
     
(Also see - Graduate Programs Administrative Services and Policies: Financial Information)

UNE Four-Pay Payment Plan

UNE offers an affordable, interest-free alternative to lump sum payments. M.S.Ed. students can spread their semester payments over four months. The cost is $20 per semester to enroll in the plan. For more information, go to the AMS website at Tuition.com or call AMS at 1-800-635-0120.

Technology Fee - MSED

A technology fee is required to help cover the costs of the Internet connections, student technology infrastructure, student web mail accounts and web mail administration for those students in the M.S.Ed. program. The e-mail account is the official means for University communication. As such, students are responsible for information that is distributed to them via e-mail. This web-based e-mail account allows students to pick up their e-mail from any computer connected to the Internet.

Financial Aid

Students in one of the M.S.Ed. programs who are enrolled for at least three credits per semester may be eligible to receive financial assistance in the form of federal student loans. These loans may be used to pay the student's institutional charges each semester. For additional information, please contact the Financial Aid Office at (207) 283-0170 extension 2342 or visit the Financial Aid Office web page.

Links

  About MSED   MSED - Financial Information
       
  MSED - Admissions   MSED - Grading
       
  MSED - Curriculum   MSED - Other Information

Notice and Responsibilities Regarding this Catalog

The University of New England reserves the right in its sole judgment to make changes of any nature in its programs, calendar, or academic schedule whenever it is deemed necessary or desirable, including changes in course content, the rescheduling of classes with or without extending the academic term, canceling of scheduled classes or other academic activities, in any such case giving such notice thereof as is reasonably practicable under the circumstances.

While each student may work closely with an academic advisor, he or she must retain individual responsibility for meeting requirements in this catalog and for being aware of any changes in provisions or requirements.

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